This is Valeree Catangay's 2018 Brower Youth Awards Speech. Valeree, 21, from Long Beach, California, co-founded the Environmentalists of Color Collective at the University of California, Los

This is Valeree Catangay's 2018 Brower Youth Awards Speech. Valeree, 21, from Long Beach, California, co-founded the Environmentalists of Color Collective at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Her work with the Collective challenges mainstream environmentalism, advocating for the inclusion of narratives from communities and people of color.

In this TEDx talk, Mr. Palumbo, a mechanical engineer and Executive Director of Sustainability Programs at Suffolk County Community College, discusses the history of U.S. transportation and its

In this TEDx talk, Mr. Palumbo, a mechanical engineer and Executive Director of Sustainability Programs at Suffolk County Community College, discusses the history of U.S. transportation and its future impact on sustainable living. He addresses how these issues affect Long Island and similar communities worldwide.

A lifelong Southampton resident, Nick Palumbo is deeply committed to local environmental advocacy. He develops action-oriented projects and serves on the Village's Architectural Review & Historic Preservation and Planning Boards, plus the Southampton School District's Board of Education. As a former US Naval Officer, he also promotes water safety through the Southampton Village Ocean Rescue Team.

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Ghost gear—lost or abandoned fishing nets, lines, and traps—is a silent threat in our oceans.

This derelict equipment continues to entangle and kill marine life, posing a long-term

Ghost gear—lost or abandoned fishing nets, lines, and traps—is a silent threat in our oceans.

This derelict equipment continues to entangle and kill marine life, posing a long-term danger even after it's forgotten.

Valeree, a UCLA senior, co-founded the Environmentalists of Color Collective (EOCC) to challenge mainstream environmentalism and amplify the voices of communities of color. She is dedicated to

Valeree, a UCLA senior, co-founded the Environmentalists of Color Collective (EOCC) to challenge mainstream environmentalism and amplify the voices of communities of color. She is dedicated to fostering dialogues on environmental justice and racism, notably co-organizing a Climate Justice Forum that launched EOCC's work.

As a Carbon Neutrality Initiative Fellow for the University of California, Valeree engages students in the UC system's goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. She aims to integrate sustainability and environmental justice values into corporate systems.

While predictive algorithms aid shopping or entertainment, Dr. Hany Farid questions their place in the courthouse. The Dartmouth professor investigates the inherent dangers and potential biases of

While predictive algorithms aid shopping or entertainment, Dr. Hany Farid questions their place in the courthouse. The Dartmouth professor investigates the inherent dangers and potential biases of these recommendation engines when applied to the criminal justice system.

Farid, a digital forensics expert, emphasizes the critical need to balance an open internet with reining in online abuses, a complex task vital for healthy online communities. He is Chair of Computer Science at Dartmouth and a Senior Adviser to the Counter Extremism Project.

This discussion occurred at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Zou Shaokun, CEO of Huayu Yuandian, leads a team dedicated to integrating law and technology. Their concrete goal is to enhance legal industry productivity and drive innovation through this

Zou Shaokun, CEO of Huayu Yuandian, leads a team dedicated to integrating law and technology. Their concrete goal is to enhance legal industry productivity and drive innovation through this fusion.

With a diverse background as a Beijing prosecutor, private equity professional, and commercial lawyer specializing in foreign affairs, Zou possesses extensive legal experience and a broad technical vision. These experiences fuel his strong belief in the transformative potential of artificial intelligence within the legal field.

This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Recently passed Espionage and Foreign Interference laws threaten fundamental democratic rights. These new criminal offenses include 'sabotage,' which could impact the right to protest, and

Recently passed Espionage and Foreign Interference laws threaten fundamental democratic rights. These new criminal offenses include 'sabotage,' which could impact the right to protest, and 'espionage,' which criminalizes whistleblowing with severe penalties, including life in prison.

Holding governments accountable is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy, and we will not be silenced. These anti-democratic measures undermine essential freedoms.

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Communities in Tanzania are installing solar panels to power water pumps, providing clean and sustainable energy. This initiative ensures villagers have access to clean water.

Solar water

Communities in Tanzania are installing solar panels to power water pumps, providing clean and sustainable energy. This initiative ensures villagers have access to clean water.

Solar water pumps eliminate the need for long journeys to fetch water and costly, high-maintenance diesel pumps, offering an efficient and affordable solution.

Tanzania is prioritizing judicial modernization and justice service delivery. This involves expanding court services to underserved areas and implementing operational changes to decrease delays

Tanzania is prioritizing judicial modernization and justice service delivery. This involves expanding court services to underserved areas and implementing operational changes to decrease delays and improve efficiency.

The World Bank’s IDA fund supports this initiative, aiming to ensure justice services reach communities most in need. Learn more at IDA.